Fake Currency Worth ₹16 Lakh Found in Khandwa Madrasa; Mosque Imam Arrested by Maharashtra Police

 The discovery came after the mosque’s Imam, identified as Juber Ansari, was arrested in Maharashtra with fake currency in his possession.

According to officials, over ₹12 lakh in counterfeit notes have already been counted, and authorities suspect the total may exceed ₹16 lakh. The incident has sparked a joint investigation by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra police.

Arrest in Maharashtra Leads to Khandwa Raid

The case surfaced when Maharashtra’s Malegaon police apprehended Juber Ansari and one of his associates a day earlier for allegedly circulating ₹10 lakh in fake notes. Following his arrest, information provided by the Maharashtra police led the Khandwa police to search the madrasa premises located in Paithiya village (Machauri Rayyat) under Jawar police station limits.

When officers reached the site and began inspecting the upper floor where the imam lived, they discovered several bundles of counterfeit currency hidden in the room. The quantity was so large that police officers were reportedly stunned at the sight.

Police Continue Counting, Investigation Underway

A massive police force and senior district officials rushed to the spot to oversee the investigation. The counterfeit currency bundles have been seized, and the counting process is still ongoing.

Preliminary findings suggest the fake notes may have been printed or distributed through a wider network operating across state borders. Police are now tracing the origin of the notes and identifying others involved in the racket.